I just bought a used SSK barrel in 6.5 JDJ and really need some input on what bullet/powder combinations work best. I was thinking about using 120 grain Nosler BT's, but have been told that the 100 grain BT works very well also on Whitetail. Please share your favorite loads and feelings regarding the cartridge.
Thanks

I had barrel that had a 6.5mm 30/30 based wildcat that was very close to the 6.5 JDJ, in fact I used 6.5 JDJ data, just loaded a few grains shy.

I shot several 100 of the 120 bt's, and they were very accurate, 3 shots would go 1/2" on the outside of the group. The 6.5 JDJ earned its reputation with the 120 gr bullet, both the speer and balistic tip.

I used Reloader 15, Varget, VV N550 and H 4350. All worked well, pushing the 120's 2300-2400 from the 14" barrel. H 4350 was a standout in terms of accuracy. I've read JD's data, and he paralleled that comment on the 6.5 JDJ.

Check out Sixgunner.com in the archives. John Taffin has taken lots of game with his 6.5 JDJ, and as I recall, he has an article on it at sixgunner.

ive got the 257 jdj and i use 120 gr bthp gamekings and 35 gr of imr 4350.ssk has reloading data for all there calibers. jason